led far side group, headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
behind stands side, outpaced over 2f out, ridden, kept on well inside final furlong, nearest finish
behind stands side, headway 2f out, ridden, hung badly left inside final furlong, kept on same pace
in touch stand side, ridden 2f out, no impression
tracked leader far side, effort 2f out, one pace final furlong
led stands side, headed over 2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders stands side, led group over 2f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra
chased leaders far side, driven, outpaced over 3f out, weakened, eased over 1f out
held up stands side, ridden 2f out, never on terms
held up in touch far side, ridden and headway to lead overall entering final furlong, hung right inside final furlong, kept on
held up stands side, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to lead group inside final furlong, not reached winner
chased leaders far side, ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders stands side, driven 3f out, soon weakened
behind far side, ridden 3f out, never able to challenge
chased leaders stands side, ridden, weakened 2f out
A competitive heat to get proceedings underway but we will give a chance to Moheebb who appeared to be revitalized by the application of blinkers at Doncaster on his most recent outing. Stamina appeared to be the issue as he travelled well until fadding inside the final furlong. He does like a cut in the ground and should the blinkers have the desired effect this time, he should not be too far away. A worry would be his wide draw, as they turn for the best part of 4 furlongs but hold up tactics have been applied before so with that in mind, he should be able to overcome that inconvenience. Osteopathic Remedy was not disgraced on his seasonal debut at Redcar, travelling up quite well before weakening. He does appreciate plenty give in the ground leading to a worry of whether today's conditions will be soft enough. Dancing Lyra has been contesting some decent handicap hurdles during the winter months. Today's trip may just be on the sharp side. Bold Marc carries top weight but has proved he goes well fresh in the past. He is now back down to his last winning mark. Celtic Change disappointed on his final start last season but would have a big chance if reproducing his second in a Newmarket event where conditions would not have been ideal. Moheebb shaped well for a long way Doncaster over an inadequate trip and is our pick to land the opener.
Bold Marc (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon one pace, 7th of 13, 6l behind Wigwam Willie (9-3) at Ayr 1m hcap (4) sft in Sept.
Daaweitza 10-1 (9-2) Prominent, ridden halfway, soon behind, last of 18, well behind The Osteopath (8-8) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Mar.
Celtic Change (IRE) 9-2 (8-10) Towards rear, never dangerous, last of 12, 15l behind Chantaco (9-7) at Nottingham 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Oct.
Wovoka (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, soon beaten, 16th of 18, 43l behind The Osteopath (8-8) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Mar.
Bailieborough (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, ridden over 4f out, weakened 3f out, tailed off, 5th of 6, well behind St Savarin (9-4) at Southwell 1m 3f clm (6) fbs in Dec.
Mezuzah 6-1 (8-11) Tracked leader, led over 3f out, headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 12, 15l behind Against The Grain (8-11) at Doncaster 7f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Mar.
Osteopathic Remedy (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, effort over 2f out, no extra final furlong, 7th of 18, 16l behind The Osteopath (8-8) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Mar.
Polish Corridor 28-1 (9-2) Held up in mid-division, ridden and headway over 2f out, every chance inside last, one pace towards finish, 2nd of 19, 3/4l behind Spring Jim (9-4) at Doncaster 1m 2f hcp (3) gs in May '05.
Rodeo 16-1 (9-2) Reared at start, slow into stride, towards rear, effort over 3f out, soon beaten, last of 8, 30l behind Nevada Desert (9-7) at Beverley 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jul.
Dancing Lyra 9-4 (9-0) In rear, ridden 3f out, no impression, 5th of 7, 7l behind Morbick (8-12) at W'hampton 1m 1f app hcp (5) pol in Feb.
Exit Smiling 3-1 (8-10) Led early, chased leader, every chance well over 1f out, soon one pace, 2nd of 4, 4l behind Mia's Boy (8-11) at W'hampton 1m 1f hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Mar.
Moheebb (IRE) 33-1 (8-2) Started slowly, chased along and soon prominent, led over 3f out, driven when headed approaching final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 15, 4 1/2l behind Best Prospect (9-4) at Doncaster 1m 2f hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Mar.
Bid For Gold 28-1 (8-9) Prominent, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out, 15th of 18, 41l behind The Osteopath (8-8) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Mar.
King of The Moors (USA) 16-1 (8-8) Led, headed after 2f but remained in touch, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 12th of 18, 35l behind The Osteopath (8-8) at Redcar 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Mar.
Nok Twice (IRE) 50-1 (8-10) Started slowly and towards rear, headway over 2f out, driven and ran on final furlong to lead close home, won at Redcar 7f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Mar beating Grand Opera (9-3) by a hd, 20 ran.
Dechiper (IRE) 7-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, headway on outside 3f out, ridden and stayed on from over 1f out, never troubled leaders, 6th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Dark Energy (9-1) at Newcastle 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gs in Oct.
